March · Portugal
Best time to visit Madeira in March Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Madeira in March
Average temperature 6°C, 151 mm of rain, about 30 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 86% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
March score
6.5/10
Ranked #9 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 6°C
- Rainfall
- 151 mm
- Humidity
- 86%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 30
- Crowd Density
- Quiet / Uncrowded
- Average Expenses
- $ · Budget Friendly ($)
March in Madeira scores 6.5/10 for nature and wildlife travel - ranked #9 of 12. Expect around 6°C, 151 mm of rain, and roughly 30 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Madeira's levada paths follow irrigation channels along volcanic ridges, from Funchal up to Pico do Arieiro.
March in Madeira: mixed conditions, plan around the weather
Expect 6°C (44°F) in March. A good month for city streets, viewpoints and long meals; leave swimming for another season.
151 mm of rain makes this a wet month here, though with about 30 days with 6+ hours of sunshine there is still bright weather between the fronts.
That is 6.5/10 on the same scale — 9th of 12 months, versus 9.1/10 for the best month here.
Pack a mid-weight jacket, long sleeves and shoes you can walk 15 km in, a proper rain shell rather than an umbrella, footwear you can get muddy.
Expect low-season pricing, and crowds are light for this destination.
If your dates are flexible, August is materially better in Madeira — 2.6 points higher on the same scale.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Madeira in March?
- In March, Madeira averages 6°C, 151 mm of rain, and about 30 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 6.5/10.
- Is March a good time to visit Madeira?
- March earns a 6.5/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Madeira in March?
- Expect about 151 mm of rain in March. Average humidity is 86% and there are about 30 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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